Communist Party of Vietnam delegation visits Singapore
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), led by Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan, is on an official visit to Singpore from July 23-27 at the invitation of Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.
Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (R) is leading a delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) to visit Singapore (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) – A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV),led by Chairman of the CPV CentralCommittee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan, is on an official visit to Singpore fromJuly 23-27 at the invitationof Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.
Quan met with HengSwee Keat, Singaporean DeputyPrime Minister, Minister for Finance and First Assistant Secretary-General of the People’sAction Party; held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan;held a working session with People’s Association; and visited the Institute ofSoutheast Asian Studies and the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
In the meetingswith Heng and Vivian, the two sides exchanged views on regional and global issues andrelations between the two parties and countries, and discussed ways to foster multifaceted cooperation in thetime ahead.
Quan thanked the Singaporean side for havingcollaborated with Vietnam in training personnel of the CPV for years and highly appreciated Singaporeas Vietnam’s leading partner in multiple areas, including industry, education,tourism, science-technology and human resources development.
He proposedthe two sides continue to unlock potential in other fields, particularly whenthe two countries have joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement forTrans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The Singaporeanleaders spoke highly of Vietnam’s robust growth in recent years and agreed tobolster the Vietnam – Singapore bilateral relations and ties within ASEAN and to strengthen economic partnership andpeople-to-people exchanges.
They voicedsupport for Vietnam as the ASEAN Chair in 2020 and congratulated Vietnam for its election as a non-permanent memberof the United Nations Security Council for the 2020–2021 term.
They alsopledged to continue working with Vietnam in personnel training and step upcooperation in new areas.–VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked for efforts to promote the Vietnam – Singapore ties in the near future, especially in national defence-security, economy, trade, investment, education-training, and people-to-people exchange, as well as joint work in ASEAN and other multilateral forums.
Vietnam and Singapore want to step up the comprehensive and substantial development of defence links in the coming time as heard at their 10th defence policy dialogue.
Young officers of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the Singapore Army gathered at an exchange in Hanoi on July 1 to share experience and enhance exchange and mutual trust.
Vietnamese and Singaporean experts gathered at a seminar held by the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (VNFAM) in collaboration with the National Gallery Singapore (NGS) on July 22 to share experience in museum activities.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (R) is leading a delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) to visit Singapore (Photo: VNA) 
